What courses should I take next semester? What are the remaining requirements to fulfill my major? When should I study abroad? These are some of the questions an academic advisor in your department can help answer.
The Academic Services staff in the Office of Student Affairs is also here to help. We handle the awarding of AP credits, registration changes, minors, second majors, exceptions to academic policies, and anything else related to your academic life. We also work closely with department advisors to to make sure you get the best possible guidance.
You will meet with an academic advisor from your department at least once a semester to discuss course selections for the following term, but you can also schedule additional meetings as questions arise throughout the year. To get the most out of your meeting with your advisor, it’s important to come prepared. Here are some tips:
You will find your academic requirements in the drop-down menu under your academics tab in Albert. This is essentially an audit of your progress toward your degree: courses taken, requirements fulfilled, requirements remaining to be fulfilled. Review your academic requirements and note any questions you might have for your academic advisor. Their name and contact information is listed in Albert.
Take advantage of the course search function in Albert and discover the vast academic riches of NYU. Make a list of interesting courses that would satisfy general education requirements and electives and set up a meeting to discuss them with your academic advisor.
NYU’s global opportunities are plentiful, and we want you to take full advantage of them. We have Tisch-specific programs offered through Tisch Special Programs and other academic programs offered through NYU’s Office of Global Programs. Discover which option suits you best and ask your advisor when is the best time for you to study away.
The Academic Services team supplements departmental advising and is here to advise you in any area of your academic life at Tisch.
Contact us if you have any questions about registration, degree requirements, study away, minors, exceptions to policies, or anything else related to your academic career. We are located in the Tisch Office of Student Affairs and we are here to help you.
Call 212-998-1900 or email us at tisch.academic.services@nyu.edu to arrange a time to meet.
To declare a second major in a department outside of Tisch, you should research the requirements of your intended secondary major. That information is usually available on the host department's website, along with the name of their advising contact. Let their contact know your plan as well, as they will need to approve your application, along with your primary advisor at Tisch.
Once you are ready to apply, please fill out the Declaration of Second Major form via DocuSign here.
After both your home and host advisors have signed your application, the secondary major is recorded on your official transcript.
Bear in mind that if you are an incoming first year, Tisch asks that you wait until June of 2026 to request a seconday major.
Registration is typically in November for the spring term and in April for the fall term. Registration advising begins a month in advance of the registration period. You will receive notifications regarding registration advising appointments from your department at your NYU email address.
Students add and remove minors using the Albert Student Center. To do so, log in to Albert via the NYU website and navigate to the Minor Application. Under the "Academics" tab, find and click on "Minor Application" within the "Planning Tools" section. From there you can follow the instructions to add or remove a minor from their record. Once approved, your home school (Tisch) will post the minor on your record.
If you are an incoming first year, Tisch asks that you wait until June of 2026 to declare a minor.
For questions about Tisch minor requirements, please contact tisch.minors@nyu.edu.
If you are a student from another school at NYU (e.g. CAS, Stern, Gallatin, Steinhardt), you may complete the online internal transfer application. Please note that some departments have portfolio requirements that must go directly to the department. Visit the department's webpage for more about portfolio requirements. Students must be enrolled in the school to which they were originally admitted for one full year before they may transfer.
You can complete the Tisch Internal Transfer Application. Students must be enrolled in the department to which they were originally admitted for one full year before they may transfer to another department.
For questions, please contact Tom Beaver, Assistant Director of Student Affairs at tom.beaver@nyu.edu.
You should speak to your advisor or an administrator in your department about filling out a leave of absence request. If you are seeking a leave of absence for medical reasons, you must also meet with Marisa Mariano, Director of Student Affairs. You can contact her for an appointment at marisa.mariano@nyu.edu.
Students wanting to be readmitted to Tisch should fill out the Application for Re-admission. This is for undergraduate students only. Questions can be addressed to Tisch Academic Services at tisch.academic.services@nyu.edu.
Didn't find an answer to your question? Call us at 212-998-1900 or email us at tisch.academic.services@nyu.edu.
Interested in cross-school advising or a cross-school minor? The Academic Resource Center, located at 19 Washington Place, has a wide variety of resources available to help you get the most out of NYU.
Need some extra help with a CAS course? The University Learning Centers offer tutoring in many subjects.